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A NEW theatre production tackles the brutal reality of Ireland’s controversial mother and baby homes. The Ireland We Dreamed of uses dance, spoken word and aerial performance to tell the tale of the nation’s historical incarceration of its young women. Its title is taken from a quote by Éamon de Valera in 1947, where he stated: “The Ireland that we dreamed of would be the home … [Read more...] about Reality of life in Ireland’s ‘shameful’ Magdalene laundries exposed in new show

A DONATION from the acclaimed Irish film director Neil Jordan features in a new exhibition now open at Dublin’s Hugh Lane Gallery. The Sligo-native, who won an Oscar for his 1992 film The Crying Game, has gifted an impressive installation by artist Richard Gorman to the historic gallery, which is located in Parnell Square and was founded by Sir Hugh Lane in 1908. Gorman’s … [Read more...] about Art donation from film director Neil Jordan features in new exhibition at Irish gallery

THE jury in the Stardust inquests have today returned a verdict of ‘unlawful killing' regarding each of the 48 people who died in the nightclub fire. The foreman of the jury told coroner Myra Cullinane that they had reached the majority verdict after 11 days of deliberation following the year-long inquest into the deaths of those who were killed when a fire broke out at the … [Read more...] about Stardust jury returns ‘unlawful killing’ verdict as year-long inquest comes to a close

MINISTERS in Northern Ireland are currently considering the introduction of new baby loss certificates for parents who lose a baby within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. Launched in Britain in February of this year, the document is designed to formally recognise the death of the unborn baby. Current legislation in the North means the death of a baby is only officially … [Read more...] about Ministers in Northern believe implementing new baby loss certificates may help grieving parents

THE history and  geology of one of Ireland’s most picturesque landscapes will be the focus of a two-day event set to take place next month. Experts, academics, and members of the public will all take part in the Geopark Academy 2024, which will explore the unique terrain of the Burren in Co. Clare. Organised by the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, as part of … [Read more...] about ‘Remarkable’ landscape of one of Ireland’s most picturesque spots goes under spotlight